used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
Affyrme
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From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
alway
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From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
Barby
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From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
Barby's
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From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
DiligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
Elster's
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From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
the organ of sight
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
Fleda
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From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
Rossitur
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From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
express in words
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased; and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The introduction and installation however were happily got over.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.
